Junior Science Teacher – Secondary School (South Auckland)

Workingin Newzealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Working In NZ Education is seeking a skilled Junior Science Teacher for a permanent position in South Auckland. This role offers the chance to join a diverse, community-focused secondary school emphasizing student achievement.

Ideal candidates will have strengths in junior science and general science across biology, chemistry, and physics. The position supports teachers in delivering engaging lessons and fostering student curiosity.

Registered teachers can benefit from residency pathways under New Zealand's Green List.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching junior science effectively.
• Ability to engage students in a dynamic classroom environment.
• Confident in presenting scientific concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in junior science.
• Foster curiosity in students.
• Support a diverse range of learners.

Skills

Junior science (Years 9–10)

General science across biology, chemistry, and physics

Practical, laboratory-based teaching

Developing foundational scientific knowledge and skills

Supporting learners across a range of abilities

Education

Registered with the Teaching Council of New Zealand

Job description

Junior Science Teacher – Secondary School (South Auckland)

Working In NZ Education is seeking a skilled and motivated Junior Science Teacher for a permanent position at a well-established secondary school in South Auckland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse, community-focused school with a strong emphasis on student achievement and providing meaningful pathways for learners.

We are looking for an experienced teacher with strengths in areas such as:

• Junior science (Years 9–10)
• General science across biology, chemistry, and physics
• Practical, laboratory-based teaching
• Developing foundational scientific knowledge and skills
• Supporting learners across a range of abilities

The successful candidate will be confident delivering engaging lessons and fostering curiosity in a dynamic classroom environment.

Our team will support you throughout the recruitment process and present you to the school in the best possible way.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your CV and register your interest.

To teach in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Teaching Council of New Zealand. If we progress with your application, we can offer general guidance to support you through this process.

Teaching roles are included on New Zealand’s Green List, which provides a residency pathway for eligible teachers.